In a country marked by political instability, ethnic conflict, and deep religious diversity, the work of sharing the gospel can be dangerous, complicated, and slow. Yet in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) stories of hope continue to emerge through the faithful ministry of national believers.

One of them is Rama Bochung, a ChangeMaker serving with BMA Global. Rama and his family minister in one of the most challenging environments in the world, where violence between government forces and resistance groups has displaced thousands and where Christians represent a small minority among Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, and those with animistic backgrounds.

Despite these circumstances, Rama helps lead a network of house churches, small group Bible studies, and community outreach efforts in multiple regions of the country. His work requires both wisdom and courage, as he disciples new believers, supports vulnerable families, and shares the gospel in areas where access is limited.

In his most recent update, Rama offered greetings for the new year and shared that two new believers were recently baptized in a house church outside Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city. Both women had attended small group Bible studies for several months before choosing to follow Christ.

One of them, Ma Tuh, is the mother of seven children. Her husband is a Buddhist, and her eldest son was conscripted into the national army—something many families in Myanmar have faced amid ongoing conflict. After months without contact, her son called recently to say he had completed military training and would soon be sent into active combat in the northern part of the country. Rama asked for prayer for the young man’s safety, noting that many forced conscripts attempt to flee when they can.

The second new believer, Daw Aye, comes from a Hindu family and has a four-year-old son. Her husband is Muslim, and the two have been separated for several years. She is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer and lives with relatives who remain Hindu. After Rama provided her with an MP3 player filled with recorded sermons, family members who once left the room now find themselves listening. Even a 70-year-old Buddhist neighbor recently told her, “I’ve never heard that kind of message before. I like to listen to it.” In rural Myanmar, where homes are made of bamboo and wood and internet access is scarce, this simple form of technology has become a tool for evangelism.

Rama also shared updates from mission churches in both the northern and southern parts of the country. In the north, frequent clashes between resistance forces and the national army have placed believers in dangerous conditions, but church members continue to gather and give thanks for God’s protection. In some villages, government schools have been closed for five years due to the conflict, leaving children without formal education. In response, local teachers, including fellow worker Nyi Nyi and his wife, have begun teaching students and incorporating Bible lessons. Parents who overhear their children retelling these stories often ask questions, creating new opportunities for gospel conversations.

In the south, another local worker, Zuala, and his wife are teaching Sunday school in village communities while sharing the gospel with parents who attend. Rama asked for continued prayer for the spiritual growth of new believers, for the safety of Christians living in conflict zones, and for the salvation of those hearing the gospel for the first time.

In a nation where civil war, military rule, and religious tension make daily life uncertain, Rama expresses gratitude for the prayers and support that make ministry possible.

For many Christians around the world, the situation in Myanmar serves as a reminder that faith often grows quietly in homes, in small groups, and in conversations held without internet, technology, or church buildings. And yet, even there, the gospel continues to spread.

Sunday, February 22, is World Missions Day. Churches across our BMA family will come together to give toward a special offering that supports ChangeMakers like Rama, making gospel ministry possible in hard-to-reach nations. If you would like to make a personal gift, you are welcome to do so at bmaglobal.org/worldmissionsday. Thank you for your partnership!